Authors of the study said vegetarians are vaccinated less often than individuals in all other dietary habit groups. They also submit to check-ups less frequently than those who eat meat.

Researchers also determined that vegetarians have a lower quality of life in the domains of “physical health” and “environment.” The study said vegetarians are not doing so well in regards to “social relationships” than those who follow a rich diet involving meat, fruits and vegetables, or people with a less rich carnivorous diet.